NASA contracts: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov. Below are the ones open right now, what NASA buys, how much of its money goes to small businesses, and who wins its work.
- Open contracts now
- 85
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $15.9 billion
- Share to small businesses
- 21%
Open NASA contracts, due soonest
- NIKON VOXLS 20 C 225 OR EQUIVALENT ORDER
Due in 2 daysOct 7, 2026
- Voice Radio Subsystem Components
Due in 2 daysOct 7, 2026
- Environmental Control System
Due in 4 daysOct 9, 2026
- Spaceflight Readiness Training (SFRT) Aircraft Modernization
✦ NASA Johnson Space Center is running a market-research RFI (sources sought) for a small number of modern high-performance jet aircraft to evaluate as a possible replacement for…
Due in 7 daysOct 12, 2026
- NASA FFRDC at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory - Competitive Procurement Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought Notice (SSN)
Due in 9 daysOct 14, 2026
- Measurement of Core Temperature and Thermoregulatory Responses during and after Spaceflight in Astronauts
Due in 9 daysOct 14, 2026
What NASA is buying right now
NAICS codes on NASA's open notices. Each notice's code sets the size standard for who counts as small.
| Code | Industry | Open now |
|---|---|---|
| 927110 | Space Research and Technology | 35 |
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | 10 |
| 336414 | Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing | 3 |
| 334220 | Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing | 3 |
| 236220 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | 2 |
| 326220 | Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing | 2 |
| 334516 | Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing | 2 |
| 334210 | Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing | 1 |
| 333991 | Power-Driven Handtool Manufacturing | 1 |
| 325120 | Industrial Gas Manufacturing | 1 |
NASA contract spending by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $15 billion |
| FY2025 | $15.8 billion |
| FY2026 | $15.9 billion |
| FY2027 (so far) | $3.4 million |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
What NASA spends the most on
Industries with the most NASA contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $17.6 billion |
| 336414 | Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing | $9.2 billion |
| 541712 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (Except Biotechnology) | $2.7 billion |
| 541330 | Engineering Services | $2.7 billion |
| 561210 | Facilities Support Services | $1.7 billion |
| 541710 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $1.7 billion |
| 236210 | Industrial Building Construction | $1.4 billion |
| 481212 | Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation | $997.4 million |
Small business contracts at NASA
About 21% of NASA's contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses. The government-wide goal is 23%.
Dollars awarded under each kind of set-aside in the same period:
- Small business: $3.1 billion
- 8(a): $972.5 million
- Service-disabled veteran-owned: $39.1 million
- HUBZone: $33.5 million
- Women-owned: $13.1 million
Set-asides on NASA's open notices right now:
- No set-aside (full and open): 73
- Total small business set-aside: 11
- 8(a) sole source: 1
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Who wins NASA contracts
Companies with the most NASA contract dollars over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| California Institute of Technology | $6.6 billion |
| Space Exploration Technologies Corp. | $3.6 billion |
| The Boeing Company | $3.3 billion |
| Lockheed Martin Corp | $1.6 billion |
| The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC | $1.3 billion |
| Blue Origin Washington, LLC | $1.3 billion |
| KBR Wyle Services, LLC | $1.2 billion |
| Peraton Inc. | $1.1 billion |
| The Boeing Company | $1.1 billion |
| Amentum Technology, Inc. | $1.1 billion |
Large primes subcontract part of their work to small businesses. Look up any small business's registration with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Where NASA's open work is
By place of performance, the most open NASA contracts are in Texas, California and Virginia.
- Texas: 12 open
- California: 7 open
- Virginia: 6 open
- Alabama: 3 open
- Florida: 3 open
- Louisiana: 2 open
- District of Columbia: 2 open
- Mississippi: 1 open
Frequently asked questions
How do I find NASA contract opportunities?
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site. 85 are open right now. You can search them here by NAICS code, set-aside and state, and set up a free email alert for new ones.
How much does NASA spend on contracts?
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration obligated about $15.9 billion on contracts in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 21% of its contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Who are NASA's biggest contractors?
Over the last three fiscal years, the companies with the most NASA contract dollars were California Institute of Technology, Space Exploration Technologies Corp. and The Boeing Company, per USAspending.gov. Smaller firms often work as their subcontractors.
Who do I talk to about small business contracts at NASA?
Federal law requires every agency with buying power to have an Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), sometimes called the Office of Small Business Programs. Its staff help small businesses understand what the agency buys and how. Free counseling is also available from APEX Accelerators.
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